WWII Epic told from all sides of the Great War

Rating: Null/10 (21 June 1999)

With the recent release of the WWII epic "Saving Private Ryan" garnering attention as "one of the great war movies of all time", it should be noted that this lavish 1962 production can more than hold it's own. A true epic, this film combines spectacular battle scenes (even by today's standards) with a superb cast of over 48 international stars.
To me, what sets this film apart from Ryan is the way all sides of the conflict are brought to the screen with such superb acting. John Wayne, Henry Fonda, Robert Mitchum, Richard Burton, and many, many others guide us gracefully through the events of the D-day invasion. The film captures the historical element of the event, while still offering an exciting and entertaining action-adventure to boot. For war-movie buffs, this is a film that should not be missed. And for those who feel that Private Ryan is indeed the "best war film of our time", you should give this epic film another look.